Sony has confirmed that its own first party studio Sucker Punch has been hit with layoffs. However, the exact number of employees is not yet known. Sony did not mention whether the layoffs were due to lower than expected sales of inFAMOUS: Second Son or the regular trimming of employees after a game is released.

"SCEA can confirm a reduction in workforce has taken place at Sucker Punch Productions," said Sony in a statement to IGN. Sucker Punch is appreciative of the tremendous work team members contributed to the inFAMOUS and Sly Cooper series, and wishes them the best in their next endeavors."

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